Jagua
Quick Summary
WHY CHOOSE JAGUA?
You want the darkest and longest lasting stain.
You want a more convenient option. Once it’s dry, you’re good to go.
You want to try out a tattoo before getting the real thing.
You want a design on your shoulder, back, thigh, or for any scar cover ups.
WARNING/ THINGS TO KNOW!
Book appointment 1-2 days before event for stain to mature properly*
Stain: Will last 1.5-4 weeks depending on aftercare and location on body. Further from hands/feet the lighter the color is.
Long Dry Time: It takes 40-60 mins. to dry and can transfer color until washed off, which is 3-6 hrs after application or when it starts peeling.
No Mistakes Allowed: Jagua is very potent and smears will show up the next day, so plan to have no kids or animals that require your attention.
Price: There is an up-charge from Henna, so send us a pic for a quote or give a budget and we can design within the limits.
Sealant: Does not need Sealants, but Medical Tape is available and recommended if you want to sleep with the design or want to protect it throughout the day.
Ingredients- Organic Genipa Americana Fruit Juice, Xanthan Gum, and Organic Lavendar Oil
Hey babes,
This post is all about Jagua’s history, uses, stain, and before/aftercare! If you're new to this world of henna, or just wanting to freshen up your knowledge before booking an appointment with us, I highly recommend taking the time to learn about each of our products so you can make the best decision possible for your needs. Jagua, White Henna and Natural Henna not only have very different stains, but they also require different aftercares (ex: drying time, what to wear, how far out to book event…etc.) to get the darkest and longest lasting stains. With that all out of the way, you can check out the history/uses at the bottom or just read the stain disclaimer and before/aftercare. Let’s dive in!
STAIN
Book 24 hrs BEFORE event
Stain starts out as a light grey and develops to a deep bluish-black stain 1-3 days after application. (see image a,b,c)
Darkest on palms of hands and feet.
Lasts about 1-3 weeks with proper aftercare.
The longer the gel is left on the skin, the darker it will be.
Color of stain varies between individual body chemistry, temp., aftercare, and ph levels.
Jagua is a citrus fruit, so it's not recommended for anyone with a citrus allergy or eczema.
The stain fades naturally as the skin is rejuvenating, so keep skin hydrated using natural oils.
A. Fresh Jagua Stain.(image by Anusha's henna expressions)
B. Developed Jagua Stain 1 day after removal.
C. Diagram Showcasing the Jagua stain.( by Devi Mehndi)
Appointment Disclaimer and Policy
You are guaranteed fresh jagua gel for your session.
The client is responsible for following before/after care instructions for each session.
Deposits are necessary to complete the booking and are taken out of the sum total.
To cancel and get a refund, notify us a minimum of 72 hrs before the appointment.
To reschedule, notify us a minimum of 24 hrs before the appointment.
We allot 10 minutes of grace time for each appointment.
$15 late fee charged for every additional 10 minutes late.
We are very flexible and work very hard to meet the needs of our clients. Things happen in life, so as long as you communicate with us, we will work with you. However, there is a zero tolerance policy on no call or no shows that results in you losing the deposit and being black listed from booking future appointments.
The Haus of Henna is not responsible or liable for the final stain due to the nature of the body chemistry variables and what aftercare done by each client.
All sales are final.
Before Care
Remove hair from desired area for seamless application.
Make sure skin is clean and free from oils and lotions.
Gently exfoliate area to remove dead skin cells.
Dress accordingly because the design will be wet when you leave.
After care
Jagua is a citrus fruit, so it's not recommended to use if you have citrus allergies.
The gel dry time varies depending on design size.(40mins-1 hour)
The longer you keep the Jagua gel on, the darker the stain will be.
It's recommended to leave gel on for 4-6 hrs. minimum.
Wash off the Jagua thoroughly with warm water and soap when it starts to peel.
Jagua stains extremely quick, so you have to be very careful!
DO NOT: Touch, smear, or sleep with design.
CAUTION: it will stain anything it touches before you wash it off.
in some individuals, when fresh Jagua body art is exposed to heat within the first 48 hours, it can actually lead to a reaction.
In the event that you have a bad reaction to Jagua, you can use hydrocortisone or any other natural remedy to relieve the itchiness which is usually not severe.
history and Uses
What is Jagua?
Jagua is a tattoo product that is obtained from the juice that is extracted from the Genipa Americana fruit. The Genipa Americana fruit tree actually grows in South America and has served several South Americans native groups as a natural decorating tool that also helps prevent bites from mosquitos. The Genipa Americana belongs to the Genipa species which can be found in the Caribbean, northern South America, and southern Mexico. It grows in rainforests and is commonly known as Huito. The juice is extracted and combined ingredients such as: Xanthan gum, citric acid, Potassium sorbate and lavender essential oil, to achieve a dark stain and perfect drawing consistency.
What are the different uses for Jagua?
The Jagua fruit has a high nutritional value with several essential vitamins such as phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B. The indigenous people of the rainforest also use the Jagua fruit as a medicine because it is believed to contain antibiotic properties. Despite the various uses of the fruit, Jagua is mainly harvested for its dyeing properties. The stain of the Jagua is very deep blue-black color similar to that of a tattoo done with ink and needle.